50 Pesos Mexican Gold Coin AU/BU (Random Year)

### **50 Pesos Mexican Gold Coin AU/BU (Random Year)** The **50 Pesos Mexican Gold Coin** is one of the most famous gold coins in the world and is a centerpiece of any gold collector’s portfolio. The coin celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spain. It is also known as the Centenario for celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mexican Independence. It is composed of 1.2057 troy ounces of .900 pure gold. This coin was first minted in 1921 and was minted until 1947. The coin was restruck occasionally in later years but bears the 1947 date. The obverse features the Winged Victory, also known as the Angel of Independence, a statue that appears on the victory column in Mexico City. Victory holds a laurel wreath in her right hand and broken chains in her left. Behind her, Mexico’s famous volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl appear. The inscriptions on this side read “50 Pesos,” “37.5 Gr. Oro Puro,” “1821,” and the year of mintage. The reverse depicts a golden eagle perched on a pear cactus holding a snake in its beak and one talon. The image is inside a circular design, with the bottom half depicting an olive and oak wreath and the top half inscribing “Estados Unidos Mexicanos.” **Coin Features:** - Made from .900 pure gold with a weight of 1.2057 troy oz - Struck by Casa de Moneda de Mexico ([**Mexican Mint**](file:///government-mints/mexican-mint%3FperPage=72&currentPage=1)) - Coins are selected at random and may come in various conditions and years - **Obverse:** Displays the Mexican Coat of Arms - an Eagle sitting atop a cactus with a serpent in its beak and talons. The design is encircled by the inscription of "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” on the top half and bottom half by a laurel wreath. - **Reverse:** Features the iconic image of Winged Victory, also known as the Angel of Independence, holding a laurel wreath in one hand and broken chains in the other. The coin denomination "50 PESOS" is inscribed on the side. Bullion Exchanges offers you a great selection of exclusive items from the Mexican Mint. Add this Gold 50 Pesos Coin to your collection today and it will be carefully wrapped, packaged, and delivered to your address. If you have any questions, send us a message on our web chat or email us at [email protected] and our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you. **You may also like:** - [**Pre - 1933 US Gold Coins**](file:///buy-gold/pre-1933%3Fcategory_id=874&perPage=72&currentPage=1) - [**1 oz Gold Coins**](file:///buy-gold/1-oz-gold-coins%3FperPage=72&currentPage=1) - [**British Silver Coins**](file:///buy-silver/coins/british-silver-coins%3Fcategory_id=607&perPage=72&currentPage=1)